United States Β· 751 miles (1,209 km)

Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco (SFO) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco (SFO): United Airlines. The two airports are 751 miles (1,209 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Phoenix, Las Vegas and Santa Ana and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from TUS to SFO

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    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book TUS to SFO with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

TUS to SFO with one stop

9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Santa Ana (SNA)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via San Diego (SAN)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Sacramento (SMF)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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TUS to SFO: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from TUS to SFO?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco (SFO).

How far is Tucson from San Francisco by plane?

Tucson (TUS) and San Francisco (SFO) are 751 miles (1,209 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book TUS to SFO award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does TUS to SFO cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for TUS to SFO with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Tucson and San Francisco?

The most direct connections are through Phoenix (PHX), Las Vegas (LAS), Santa Ana (SNA), Los Angeles (LAX) and San Diego (SAN). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Phoenix.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.